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The provisions of this section shall not apply to or affect: (1)
Persons selling goods or personal property as a:
a.
Lien foreclosure sale authorized and conducted pursuant to law;
b.
Judicial sale pursuant to the order of any court of competent jurisdiction; or
c.
Sale by a trustee, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary authorized or required by law.
(2)
Any sale conducted by any merchant or other business establishment from or at a place of business provided such sale is licensed as required by law and permitted by the zoning regulations by the city either as a conforming or an existing nonconforming use under the provisions thereof or any sale conducted by a manufacturer, dealer, or vendor otherwise authorized by law and which is conducted from properly zoned premises and which is not otherwise prohibited by the ordinances of the city.
(3)
Any sale conducted by any exempt organization, defined as any charitable, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, contribution to which are deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 8-185(i))